Food Inc.

On Sunday, December 13, 2009 I watched Food Inc. I had not heard anything about this movie but for some reason I put it in my Netflix queue. It seemed that I was never going to get to this movie and then it became available on to watch on my computer. So I did.

I was aware of the inhumane practices that went along in the meat industry and used to purchase free-range chicken and grass fed beef. I was unaware of organic food at the time but I was trying to do my part and send my message. But I lost my way and haven't found my way back.

Until now...

Food Inc is an amazing documentary that made me aware of where my food comes from. Some of it isn't shocking but most of it is. I always knew that purchasing food locally was better for my family and my environment but I never knew that it could save my family.

I am going to start going to the farmers market tomorrow and continue to go every Tuesday. My grocery budget is $40 a week and I am going to do my best to show you and myself that it is possible to feed a family with 2 adults, a 2 year old and a newborn with great organic food.

I am not going to throw out everything in my cupboards but am going to use what I have (since wasting is pointless) and slowly integrate local fruits and vegetables along with grass fed beef and free-range chickens. I will also be planting a garden in the summer... so stay tuned...

Please take the time to watch the movie and research your local farmers markets... and plant a garden.